U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy released a report detailing persistent tobacco use disparities across racial and economic lines. It highlighted that Native Americans and Alaska Natives have the highest smoking rates, with socio-economic factors influencing usage. The report recommends actions including a federal menthol cigarette ban to mitigate health disparities, especially in Black and LGBTQ communities, while emphasizing the urgent need for equitable public health policies.